UdeM exemption scholarship for international students
Université de Montréal has established the UdeM exemption scholarship program intended for international students.
To support talents from all around the world
The UdeM exemption scholarship program is designed to support international candidates in their university studies. Starting in the fall of 2020, they could benefit from an exemption from the tuition fees normally charged to international students. The granting of scholarships continues for the winter 2024, summer 2024, fall 2024 and winter 2025 sessions.
The goal of this program is to help the best talent from around the world attend one of the finest francophone research universities in the world. In turn, these international students will help fulfil our educational mission by enriching the cultural diversity of the Université de Montréal community.
Who can benefit from this scholarship program?
The UdeM exemption scholarship is intended for international students (except French and French-speaking Belgian students). To be eligible, the candidate must:
- have received an offer of admission to a study program at UdeM as of Fall 2020
- have valid study authorizations (CAQ and study permit) for all sessions of their study program. For more information, please see the web page on immigration procedures
- be continuously enrolled full time (unless absence is approved) for their entire study program
- not benefit from another form of tuition fee exemption
- not enroll in an independent study program
- not be admitted to the following undergraduate programs starting with the Winter 2024 session: certificate, major, minor, short program and preparatory year program for university studies
If one of the above conditions is not met, the UdeM exemption scholarship may be withdrawn.
Amount of the award
Please note that the amounts indicated below are in Canadian dollars.
You could benefit from the UdeM exemption scholarship if you are admitted to a degree program, namely a bachelor's degree.
The excellence of your academic record is the only evaluation criterion to determine the value of the scholarship. This assessment is made based on the transcripts provided during the admission application. The results of the assessment will determine the amount to which you may be entitled. If after the assessment, your file does not qualify for level A or B, you will not benefit from the UdeM exemption scholarship.
- Level A: $13,340.40 per year (2 sessions, equivalent to 30 credits) or $6,670.20 per session (15 credits) or $444.68 per credit
- Level B: $6,357.60 per year (2 sessions, equivalent to 30 credits) or $3,178.80 per session (15 credits) or $211.92 per credit
Current students maintain their acquired rights. For more information, please consult the Office of the Registrar website.
These amounts are applied to tuition fees of $27,101.70 per year (30 credits)*.
Note: Fees subject to change without notice
To support you in your graduate studies as an international student, a partial exemption scholarship from the additional tuition fees normally charged to international students is available.
- Non-research: $10,474.65 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits) or $3,491.55 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $232.77 per credit
This amount is applied to tuition fees of $30,829.50 per year (45 credits)*.
- Research: $10,347.75 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits) or $3,449.25 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $229.95 per credit
- Research (starting with the fall 2024 session): $15,149.70 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits), $5,049.90 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $336.66 per credit
This amount is applied to tuition fees of $29,592 per year (45 credits)*.
For the writing and correction sessions, the same tuition fees as those charged to Québec students will be applied.
Note: Fees subject to change without notice.
To support you in your graduate studies as an international student, a complete waiver of the additional tuition fees normally charged to international students is available.
This exemption bursary allows you to benefit from the same tuition fees as Québec graduate studies students.
- $22,241.25 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits) or $7,413.75 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $494.25 per credit
This amount is applied to the tuition fees of $26,562.60 per year (45 credits)*.
For the writing and correction sessions, the same tuition fees as those charged to Québec students will be applied.
Note: Fees subject to change without notice
How can I receive this scholarship?
1. Apply for admission
Before completing the application form, make sure you respect the application deadlines and check the admissions requirements for the study programs of your interest.
2. Follow-up on your file and receive an offer of admission
After submitting your application, you'll be able to consult your application and receive your admission notice in your Centre étudiant.
3. Accept the offer of admissions to start the evaluation.
You don’t have to apply for a UdeM Exemption Scholarship. New candidates’ files will be evaluated to determine their eligibility and the amount of their exemption scholarship.
4. Receive the notice of award with the amount
After receiving your admissions offer, the Université de Montréal will promptly inform you, by email, of the amount of the scholarship to which you are entitled. Print and keep this document in a safe place. It will be useful for future reference.
Need more details about this scholarship?
These resources can help you:
Office of the Registrar
- Visit the UdeM Exemption Scholarship for International Students page on the Office of the Registrar website.
- Consult the FAQ about the UdeM Exemption Scholarship for International Students.
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